Community News
Discover programs, volunteer opportunities, youth athletics, and family events shared by our community partners across the San Mateo County and Menlo Park area.
HIP Housing Calendar Contest
HIP Housing’s 2027 Calendar Contest is now open! Each year, we receive hundreds of entries from children in Grades K–5 across San Mateo County. Children draw a picture of a home and write a quote about “what home means to me.”
Download Entry Form ↗Ravenswood Education Foundation
Join REF's Adopt-a-Classroom program! Somewhere in Ravenswood, a teacher is setting up their room for a new group of kids. Adopting their classroom means they start the year with everything they need: $500 in supplies (sent as two $250 kits), plus notes or small gifts if you'd like. Teachers at all four sites are hoping for a match.
Sign Up & Learn MoreStanford School of Medicine: NF1 Research
Help make a difference in NF1 Research! Stanford Children’s Health is looking for healthy participants to measure how the brain changes when learning a new task. Participants will learn to juggle, complete MRI scans and fun cognitive activities, and receive $50 per visit (3 visits over 6 months).
Learn More & ParticipateMenlo-Atherton Grizzlies Lacrosse
Join the Menlo-Atherton Grizzlies for fall lacrosse clinics focusing on skill development, game play, and teamwork for all skill levels.
Sign Up for LacrosseSt. Raymond’s Pumpkin Festival
Come join us for our annual community Pumpkin Festival! There will be food, drinks, carnival rides, games, face painting, a petting zoo, live music, and more. Admission is free; wristbands for games and rides are available for purchase.
Purchase wristbands hereRavenswood Classroom Partners
Empower young minds! Tutor with Ravenswood Classroom Partners for the 2026/27 school year and spark a love for learning. No experience? We've got you covered with full training and support. Explore our mission on our website!
ContactSan Francisco Boys Chorus
Join the Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Boys Chorus! Offering top-notch choral music training with domestic/international tours and performance opportunities alongside the SF Opera and SF Symphony. No experience needed!
- Ages 5 and older
- 1–2 rehearsals per week (after-school & summer camp options)
Silicon Valley Boychoir
Boys in grades 2–4 are invited to join the Silicon Valley Boychoir. The multi-level choir rehearses once weekly in midtown Palo Alto. Performances include showcase concerts in December and May, plus additional performance opportunities. Tuition assistance is available.
Join the BoychoirThe Riekes Center: Elements
The goal of Elements is to introduce youth to fundamental movement patterns through jumping, running, and explosive movement activities. Managed in small groups to encourage positive attitudes toward physical activity, sports, and lifelong health!
Learn More About ElementsNewton Center Fall Festival Camps
Join Newton Center for upcoming fun-filled Fall Festival Camps! Camp activities include cooking up delicious chili and creating festive Thanksgiving parade floats.
Register for Camp